HandsOn Bay Area is kicking off it’s second series of year-long Leadership Institute Fellowship Teams (LIFT). The goal is to help participants deepen their knowledge of the nonprofit sector and grassroots community organizing. Fellows will support the staff and mission of Hands On Bay Area. LIFT Fellows will gain skills and tools they can use to become more fully engaged and effective community members, creating change in their community.
Applications are now available for the upcoming June 2008 - May 2009 LIFT Team! Click here for the LIFT application. Applications are due by May 7th. |
Meet the Current Lift Team
See the past LIFT Teams
Read the LIFT Blog
Who Should Apply?
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Compassionate individuals |
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Individuals ready to take their volunteerism to the next level |
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Individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. |
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Community involved residents who would like make a difference. |
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Corporate and nonprofit professionals with leadership experience or potential. |
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Individuals looking for meaningful involvement in their workplace or community. |
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Individuals motivated to contribute to their community. |
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Interest in working for a nonprofit or serving on a nonprofit board of directors. |
Benefits
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Managing event logistics for large days of service |
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Providing organizational support through fund raising |
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Volunteer outreach and management |
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Planning group-based service-learning opportunities |
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Group facilitation and collaboration |
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Public speaking and communication strategies |
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Develop and explore their personal leadership capabilities |
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Network with others working to improve community and civic life |
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Develop an action plan that will be implemented during and after their fellowship |
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Meet HOBA staff and board members |
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Have opportunities to attend HOBA board meetings |
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Receive a variety of trainings on the non-profit sector, social issues and more |
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Be connected to a network of LIFT alumni |
Requirements
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Commit to two full day retreats on a Saturday, June 21st and Saturday, June 28th |
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Attend one project per week as a team; project #1 will occur the week of June 21 - 28; project #2 will occur the week of June 30 - July 5 |
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Attend 10 monthly evening meetings (one per month from July – April; time and dates will be decided on by the team) |
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Attend four to six supplemental trainings |
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Present their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony in May 2009 |
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Commit an additional five to ten hours per month for the practical skills application component, which will be done individually and with regional teams |
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Work with their regional team to accomplish their goals |
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply |
Application Process
We invite interested HOBA members and community members to apply to HOBA’s LIFT Program. There is no cost for the application, but if selected, there will be a non-refundable $100 fee that will be applied to materials, training supplies and will be used as the working budget for the team. (A limited number of scholarships will be available on a needs basis). Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Monday, June 6th.
For further questions please email lift@hoba.org or to receive an application click here. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2008. |
